“When I was young, all I wanted was to write books and be an artist.” — Patti Smith Quote

“When I was young, all I wanted was to write books and be an artist.”

“I don't stay in one discipline because it's more lucrative than another. In fact, the most successful thing I ever did was 'Just Kids,' for which I had absolutely no expectations.”

“I loved books; I read my childhood away. I was more interested in my interior world.”

“A lot of sessions I do the artist isn't even there! It'll be just me and the producer cutting drums to a Pro-Tools session. Other times the artist is very involved and sitting with me discussing and working on the drums with me. Both happen often.”

“There's a fine line between artist and product. I don't think the industry purposely does it, but I think that's just the way they maneuver. You have to be careful that doesn't become your story, where you become a product, and your art is tarnished because you're just seen as a tool to make money.”